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“Barnyard group”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Barnyard group”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

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The answer to “Barnyard group” is HENS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Barnyard group” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HENS — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer HENS

HENS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Female lobsters” Apr 16, 2026 “Coop group” Feb 6, 2026 “Female lobsters” Dec 31, 2025 “Barnyard birds” Jun 25, 2025 “Some fowl” Jun 22, 2025 “Birds in a coop” Jun 3, 2025 “Barnyard birds” Apr 28, 2025 “Barnyard birds” Apr 8, 2025 “Sources of some scratches” Feb 15, 2025 “Group in a coop” Feb 3, 2025 “Coop group” Jan 26, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Barnyard group”

What is the answer to “Barnyard group” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HENS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Barnyard group”?

The answer HENS contains 4 letters.

Was “Barnyard group” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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